Prepare production before errors become expensive
In PCB manufacturing, success is not determined by design alone. It also depends on how well a layout can actually be produced. That is exactly where PCB-Investigator Fabrication comes in: it helps production planners, EMS providers, and PCB manufacturers review, analyze, and optimize manufacturing data early in the process.
Instead of discovering problems only after release, the Fabrication Edition models the PCB together with the relevant manufacturing parameters as a precise, fully interpretable digital twin. This makes it possible to assess producibility, process steps, and potential issues before the first physical board is produced. The result is less rework, lower cost, and more reliable output.
Catch manufacturing risks earlier
Many costly issues appear at the interface between design and fabrication: panelization choices, import/export conversion gaps, test coverage questions, or component-related assembly risks. If these are found too late, the consequence is usually delay, unnecessary coordination effort, and avoidable scrap.
PCB-Investigator Fabrication helps close that gap. It gives teams a practical way to identify sources of error earlier and automate recurring checks so that production quality and repeatability improve.
Features built for production teams
- Panel Builder with nesting algorithm for efficient board utilization
- Template analysis for structured review of manufacturing templates
- Bare board analysis (DRC) for unpopulated PCB validation
- Tombstone and component analysis to detect critical assembly risks
- Test point report for manufacturing and inspection preparation
- Automation interface and script engine for repeatable workflows
- Support for additional import/export formats such as GenCad, IDF, and IPC2581
- Compare designs to track differences between data revisions
Less guesswork on the shop floor means more control over the entire production process.
If your goal is to reduce time-to-market while increasing manufacturing reliability, the Fabrication Edition gives you a practical environment for preparation and monitoring.
Take a closer look at PCB-Investigator Fabrication, try the free version, or request a tailored offer for your team.
